Then, Damien took a deliberate step back, creating a sliv

, walked to his massive, minimalist desk, and picked up a sle

look a

she took it. The cover read: Paris Fash

series of master workshops and industry showcases in Paris. An opportu

rk," Damien said, his tone cool, detac

n hung in the air, shimmering like an irresistible lure. He was

ape the suffocating mediocrity of her current life. But at what cost? Would ac

ve my contact information," he said, his voice a quiet command, lea

It was manipulative. And it worked. She told herself she was only doing it for her career. But a small part o

front of him, her fingers still slightly nu

esk, Olivia swarmed her with questions, her eyes alight with curiosity. Chloe brushed her

's inbox, officially announcing that he and Chloe Sulli

n, white line, her eyes narrowed with suspicion. Chloe had expected it. This would put a target on her

text from a newly unbl

worried. Let's go see that

's lips. She tapped out a reply, her

Why don't you come over? And bring Jenna. I

nk she suspected nothing. And then, when

board and posted it to her Story. "Making dinner for the people I love." She adjusted th

screen. Damien Sterling. Was the Paris trip really Julian's idea? Or was it j

g it. She would use every